House Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole announced that the House Committee on Appropriations will be accepting Community Project Funding (CPF) requests from Members. This is in addition to the standard programmatic and language-based requests. Each Member is limited to no more than 15 Community Project Funding requests across all subcommittees for Fiscal Year 2026 and there is no guarantee that all requested projects will be funded. The FY2026 CPF process has a limited scope with eligible accounts restricted to those listed in the table below.
Please note:
- Congresswoman Plaskett will NOT accept CPF requests for projects outside of VI-00.
- All projects must meet the relevant statutory and administrative criteria for funding through the grant program under which it is submitted.
- A request submitted to Congresswoman Plaskett does NOT guarantee the project will be selected.
- The selection of a project does NOT guarantee it will be funded by the Appropriations Committee.
- The Committee will NOT provide cost-share waivers and grantees are legally responsible for meeting the non-federal cost share requirements and all other applicable grant criteria.
More information on the process can be found on the House Appropriations Committee’s page. Staff may follow up for additional information to support the CPF request such as budget justification, documentation of community support and need, or proof of ability to meet match requirements once an initial request is submitted. If you have any questions about Congresswoman Plaskett’s project submission process, please reach out to Paige.Clarke@mail.house.gov.
Subcommittee/Agency/Account: Agriculture, Rural Development / Department of Agriculture, Rural Development / Rural Housing Service, Community Facilities Grants
Project Name: St. Clair House Revitalization
Project Location: 9150 Estate Thomas, Suite 210, St. Thomas, VI 00802
Project Recipient: St. Clair Institute, Inc. (non-profit)
Recipient Address: 9150 Estate Thomas, Suite 210, St. Thomas, VI 00802
Amount Requested: $919,300
Project Description and Explanation: The requested funding would be used to refurbish and renovate the St. Clair House, located in downtown St. Thomas, to improve community access to essential healthcare, including mental health and substance abuse recovery, as well as provide spaces for community engagement. This renovation will provide vital resources to the community by establishing spaces for qualified professionals to provide individual and group counseling and therapy; create restroom facilities, a wellness room, and staff offices; and provide a space for widespread community engagement in educational opportunities, vocational training, and career development. This project is a sound use of taxpayer funding because it will support the restoration of a historic building to allow for the provision of care, thereby improving public health and safety.
Signed Disclosure Letter
Subcommittee/Agency/Account: Agriculture, Rural Development / Department of Agriculture, Rural Development / Rural Housing Service, Community Facilities Grants
Project Name: St. Thomas Abattoir Renovation
Project Location: Estate Nadir, Bovoni Road, St. Thomas, VI 00802
Project Recipient: Virgin Islands Department of Agriculture
Recipient Address: 1 Estate Lower Love, Kingshill, St. Croix, VI 00851
Amount Requested: $1,100,000
Project Description and Explanation: The requested funding would be used by the Virgin Islands Department of Agriculture to renovate its abattoir facility on St. Thomas and restore its full operational use for the benefit of farmers and the general community. At present, it is not functional due to structural deficiencies that present health and safety hazards. This funding is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will restore the abattoir by enhancing the structural integrity of the building and upgrading the refrigeration equipment to provide a sanitary, safe facility for livestock related commerce.
Signed Disclosure Letter
Subcommittee/Agency/Account: Agriculture, Rural Development / Department of Agriculture, Rural Development / Rural Housing Service, Community Facilities Grants
Project Name: Bordeaux Farmers' Water Resilience
Project Location: 6513 Estate Fortuna, St. Thomas, VI 00802
Project Recipient: We Grow Food, Inc. (non-profit)
Recipient Address: 6513 Estate Fortuna, St. Thomas, VI 00802
Amount Requested: $1,875,000
Project Description and Explanation: The requested funding would be used by the non-profit We Grow Food, Inc. to retrofit the Bordeaux Farming community’s water storage with a desalination system and water filtration systems to ensure farmers can access uncontaminated, safe water. This funding is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will provide water resources necessary for the success of farmers and businesses. This project would fulfill the needs of farms and businesses whose economic success depends upon water access and provide a consistent water source for economically disadvantaged farmers who depend on water to maintain farmland.
Signed Disclosure Letter
Subcommittee/Agency/Account: Agriculture, Rural Development / Department of Agriculture, Rural Development / Rural Housing Service, Community Facilities Grants
Project Name: Virgin Islands Good Food Community Food, Farm & Technology Hub
Project Location: Parcel 5-E, Estate Castle Burke, St. Croix, Virgin Islands 00840
Project Recipient: Virgin Islands Good Food Coalition, Inc.
Recipient Address: 1023 Market Street, Christiansted, Virgin Islands 00820
Amount Requested: $4,850,000
Project Description and Explanation: The funding will provide essential food security infrastructure and equipment, strengthen local supply chains, and improve disaster resilience. The funding is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will enhance food storage and safety while building long-term economic and community resilience.
Signed Disclosure Letter
Subcommittee/Agency/Account: Agriculture, Rural Development / Department of Agriculture, Rural Development / Rural Housing Service, Community Facilities Grants
Project Name: Frederiksted Fish Market Revitalization
Project Location: P458+9J8, Veterans Shore Dr, Frederiksted, St. Croix, Virgin Islands,00840
Project Recipient: Nature Association of the Virgin Islands
Recipient Address: 1215 King Cross Street, Christiansted, St. Croix 00820
Amount Requested: $5,000,000
Project Description and Explanation: This funding will support the complete demolition and reconstruction of the Frederiksted Fish Market, transforming the existing outdated facility into a modern, hurricane-resilient structure that supports local food security, economic development, and community vitality. This project is a valuable use of taxpayer funds as it supports rural economic development, public health, and food security infrastructure in an underserved coastal community.
Signed Disclosure Letter
Subcommittee/Agency/Account: Agriculture, Rural Development / Department of Agriculture, Rural Development / Rural Housing Service, Community Facilities Grants
Project Name: Donoe Redevelopment
Project Location: Parcel 3B-1 and Parcel 3B-Remainder, Estate Donoe, No. 2A Quarter, St. Thomas, Virgin Islands 00802
Project Recipient: Virgin Islands Housing Authority
Recipient Address: 9900 Oswald Harris Court, St. Thomas, Virgin Islands 00802
Amount Requested: $4,000,000
Project Description and Explanation: The requested funding would be used to install a solar array at Donoe Estates to provide 84 hurricane-resistant and energy independent homes. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will support essential public infrastructure and provide resilient, consistent energy to a federally supported affordable housing community.
Signed Disclosure Letter
Subcommittee/Agency/Account: Agriculture, Rural Development / Department of Agriculture, Rural Development / Rural Housing Service, Community Facilities Grants
Project Name: Frederiksted Center for Community Wellness
Project Location: 2A Hospital Street, Unit 2, Frederiksted, St. Croix, Virgin Islands 00840
Project Recipient: Bush Tea and Therapy Foundation
Recipient Address: 2A Hospital Street, Unit 2, Frederiksted, St. Croix, Virgin Islands 00840
Amount Requested: $2,000,000
Project Description and Explanation: The requested funding would be used to expand access to affordable healthcare, mental health counseling, outreach, and telehealth services for underserved rural residents of St. Croix. This project is a sound use of taxpayer dollars because it will bridge the gap of the current unmet needs of low-income rural residents encountering barriers to care.
Signed Disclosure Letter
Subcommittee/Agency/Account: Agriculture, Rural Development / Department of Agriculture, Rural Development / Rural Housing Service, Community Facilities Grants
Project Name: Christiansted Old Barracks Property Rehabilitation Project
Project Location: 21, 22, 23 Hospital Street, Christiansted, St. Croix, Virgin Islands, 00820
Project Recipient: Virgin Islands Architecture Center for Built Heritage and Crafts
Recipient Address: 1236 Strand St., Christiansted, St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands 00820
Amount Requested: $5,000,000
Project Description and Explanation: This funding will be used to restore the complex and deploy it as a center for education, training, workforce and small business development. This funding is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will create jobs and generate community economic development.
Signed Disclosure Letter
Subcommittee/Agency/Account: Agriculture, Rural Development / Department of Agriculture, Rural Development / Rural Housing Service, Community Facilities Grants
Project Name: St. Croix Athlete Village and Sports Complex Project
Project Location: 231 Mount Pellier, Frederiksted, St. Croix, 00840
Project Recipient: St. Croix Track Club, Inc.
Recipient Address: 231 Mount Pellier, Frederiksted, St. Croix, 00840
Amount Requested: $1,800,000
Project Description and Explanation: The requested funding would be used to establish a world-class integrated sports and training facility in the U.S. Virgin Islands, offering recovery and medical services, supporting athletic development, hosting training, and fostering local community engagement. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because the facility will provide cutting-edge health and performance assessments, benefiting not only elite athletes but also the broader community.
Signed Disclosure Letter
Subcommittee/Agency/Account: Agriculture, Rural Development / Department of Agriculture, Rural Development / Rural Utilities Service, Distance Learning, Telemedicine, and Broadband Program
Project Name: University of the Virgin Islands Telehealth and Healthcare Learning Project
Project Location: 2 John Brewers Bay, St. Thomas, VI 00802-6004
Project Recipient: University of the Virgin Islands
Recipient Address: 2 John Brewers Bay, St. Thomas, VI 00802-6004
Amount Requested: $1,464,985
Project Description and Explanation: The requested funding would be used to purchase and install telehealth equipment for the Medical Research Training Center to include audio, video, technology, and data science and computing capabilities. This funding is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will allow users to reach beyond the shores of USVI to connect with educational workshops, medical seminars and training; learn innovative procedures in healthcare; gain valuable skills and resources needed to restructure the economy through gainful employment and a reliable healthcare system; and engage with experts in the areas of medicine.
Signed Disclosure Letter
Subcommittee/Agency/Account: Commerce, Justice, Science / Department of Justice / Byrne Justice Assistance Grants
Project Name: Family Resource Center Emergency Shelter and Victim Services Expansion Project
Project Location: 2317 Commandant Gade 16B & 17, St. Thomas, 00802
Project Recipient: Family Resource Center, Inc.
Recipient Address: 2317 Commandant Gade 16B & 17, St. Thomas, 00802
Amount Requested: $1,100,000
Project Description and Explanation: The requested funding would be used to expand its emergency shelter support for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and other violent crimes across St. Thomas, St. John, and Water Island. The project includes upgrades to the security, safety, and accessibility of FRC’s victim service offices. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because the Family Resource Center provides essential emergency domestic violence shelter services to St. Thomas, St. John, and Water Island.
Signed Disclosure Letter
Subcommittee/Agency/Account: Commerce, Justice, Science / Department of Justice / Byrne Justice Assistance Grants
Project Name: Project Cultiv8te
Project Location: Candido Guadalupe Terrace, Christiansted, St. Croix, Virgin Islands 00820
Project Recipient: Community Restore Inc.
Recipient Address: 4500 Hugh Howell Road PMB 1005, Tucker, Georgia, 30084
Amount Requested: $141,000
Project Description and Explanation: The requested funding would be used for an initiative created in response to increased gun violence throughout the U.S. Virgin Islands. The project will provide after-school programming for students 8 – 18 years of age, including engagement with law enforcement and career professionals, scholastic assistance, and technical skills development. This funding is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds as it will assist efforts to provide youth crime diversion activities.
Signed Disclosure Letter
